How to Pronounce "ups and downs"
expression
ˈəps/ /ˈænd/, /ənd/ /ˈdaʊnz
UPS and DOWNS
ˈʌps/ /ˈænd/ /dˈaʊnz
UPS and DOWNS
Definition
Periods of good times and bad times; changes between success and failure, happiness and sadness, or comfort and difficulty.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈəps/ /ˈænd/, /ənd/ /ˈdaʊnz
British English
ˈʌps/ /ˈænd/ /dˈaʊnz
Simplified Pronunciation
US
UPS and DOWNS
UK
UPS and DOWNS
Listen in Context
Everyone goes through ups and downs in life.
Our company has had many ups and downs this year.
Marriage has its ups and downs.
We’ve had our fair share of ups and downs, but we’re stronger now.